Choose Stellar Blade™
Choose Stellar Blade™ if you want a RPG game with HDR available, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 15,730 Steam reviews back the pick.
Stellar Blade™ vs eXSert
Stellar Blade™ and eXSert both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Stellar Blade™ (2025) is 1 year older than eXSert (2026). eXSert is free; Stellar Blade™ is paid (59.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose eXSert
Choose eXSert if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Early Access game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. eXSert launched in 2026.
Both Stellar Blade™ and eXSert sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Stellar Blade™ |  eXSert | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (15,730 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SHIFT UP Corporation | Janitor's Closet Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Stellar Blade™ (2025) is 1 year older than eXSert (2026).
- eXSert is free; Stellar Blade™ is paid (59.99 USD).
- Stellar Blade™ is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; eXSert has no Deck rating yet.
Stellar Blade™ vs eXSert — FAQ
- Should I play Stellar Blade™ or eXSert first?
- If you want chronology, Stellar Blade™ (2025) came out before eXSert (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Stellar Blade™ and eXSert similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is eXSert free?
- Yes — eXSert is a free-to-play Steam title. Stellar Blade™ is paid (59.99 USD).
- Does Stellar Blade™ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stellar Blade™ is rated Deck Verified by Valve. eXSert doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.